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The Book and Staff alludes to the University. The Sword is indicative of the Military Role for which the Students train. The badge was granted in February 1951. | The Book and Staff alludes to the University. The Sword is indicative of the Military Role for which the Students train. The badge was granted in February 1951. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons. | [[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons. |
Revision as of 08:58, 6 April 2023
OXFORD UNIVERSITY AIR SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE
History: Formed at Oxford on October 11, 1925.
Official blazon
In front of a Bedels staff argent and sword argent hilted Or in saltire an open book gules.
Motto: = I walk the skies and keep my thoughts on the sun.
Origin/meaning
The Book and Staff alludes to the University. The Sword is indicative of the Military Role for which the Students train. The badge was granted in February 1951.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
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British heraldry portal Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
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